* Inspiration – Wu Hsin wisdom

enjoy picnics

“A nose kept in books

Cannot smell the dogwoods.

While the scholars are

Studying the menu,

The wise are eating the meal.”

~ Wu Hsin

What a great reminder to really tuck into life ๐Ÿ’›

25 responses to “* Inspiration – Wu Hsin wisdom”

  1. Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature Avatar
    Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature

    How about taking a book out, sitting under a dogwood, reading a little breathing a lot? Haha. You are right…tuck into life. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Love it Maryโฃ

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  2. Here’s to tasting every morsel Val! โค
    Diana xo

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    1. Indeed Diana!! ๐Ÿฅ

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    1. Thank you Jill! It’s a great reminder ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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  3. Being in touch with nature is savoring the meal of life.

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    1. I love that Olga. Thank you ๐Ÿ’›

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    1. Si Nancy, lascia mangiare!!

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  4. A lot of wisdom in this…

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    1. Thanks David. I agree, there’s much to ponder for all who read his words!

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  5. Another delicious post, Val!

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    1. Thanks for your tasty appreciation Ann ๐Ÿ’›

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  6. my heart feasts
    here, Val ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Eat your fill my friend! ๐Ÿ˜

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  7. Live, love, feast! โค

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    1. I’m right with you Eliza! ๐Ÿฅ

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  8. I love a good book … but I love a good meal, too, especially when the setting is as lovely as this one.

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    1. All 3 work for me as well Carol! Thank you for stopping by. ๐ŸŒŸ

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  9. It is always good to be reminded of the problems of taking life too seriously.
    Life is best lived in the moment, right here right now.
    Too much of one thing is never good, a balanced life is much more fun.
    Smell dogwood, be a scholar and do so with full awareness, too much means we lose our way and become one dimensional.
    Yet another reason to stay on the middle ground!
    Thanks for the reminder.

    Sandy
    vajrablue.com

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    1. Thank you Sandy for your words of wisdom, and for stopping by. ๐Ÿ’›

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  10. Reblogged this on A Grateful Man and commented:
    I love this powerful reminder! May we all enjoy every morsel of the meals of life we’re offered every day.
    With Love,
    Russ

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    1. Thank you for the re-blog Russ ๐Ÿ’›

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My name is Val Boyko, a dual citizen living near Philadelphia, originally from Scotland.

This blog came to life one morning in 2013.  I woke up with these words in my mind:  “Life is a series of highs and lows. Be grateful for the highs. Be graceful in the lows. And find contentment in your Middle Ground.”

Find Your Middle Ground blog started to explore, reflect, ask deep questions, share insights about awakening, and connect with wonderful people like yourself. Thank you for being here and being such an inspiration.